Latest News Archive June 2016
Melanesia Codeshare to Commence in July
Effective 01 July 2016, some of Melanesia's National Carriers; Solomon Airlines, Air Niugini and Air Vanuatu will commence operation of a long awaited codeshare service linking all three destinations.
Dialogue Begins on Post-RAMSI
Dialogue have commenced on the design of a new development assistance programme to succeed Australia’s development assistance programme to Solomon Islands through the Regional Assistance Mission in the post-RAMSI era.
Man Dies in Police Custody
Several police investigations are underway in Solomon Islands after a young man died in police custody over the weekend.
Lawyers Play Crucial Role in Federal Constitution Review
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has stated that the country’s legal professionals have a ‘crucial part to play’ in ensuring that the proposed Federal Constitution emanates from and is owned by Solomon Islanders.
VOU Puts Fiji on Dance Map
The Fijian Contemporary Dance Group, Vou, have been putting Fiji on the Dance map and rightfully so, this island nation is becoming a strong player in contemporary dance.
European Union Donates for Rural Development
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the European Union (EU) have signed a Financing Agreement, which will add 10 million Euro (about SBD 90 million)to the Rural Development Phase II Programme (RDP II).